Praise Dates
Vacation Bible School
St. Louis CME Church
Enjoy songs, skits, art projects nad a study of scriptures. 3829 Camp John Hope Road, Marshallville. 478-967-2977.
6-8 p.m. May 30-June 1.
Sandy Valley Baptist Church
Theme: Dive in to God’s Word. 1124 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins. Registration required. 478-953-4328.
5-7 p.m. June 5 and 6-8 p.m. June 6-10.
Porterfield Baptist Church
Theme: Take a Trek to Thailand. Ages K5-fifth grade. Light supper. There will also be an adult class. 2910 Allen Road, Macon. 478-788-5361.
5:30-8 p.m. June 5-9.
Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church
Theme: Hiking Up To Meet God. All age groups and adults. Refreshments served. 2789 Millerfield Road, Macon. 478-745-1890.
6-8:30 p.m. June 6-10.
United Community Church
Theme: Deep Sea Discovery. Ages: Pre-k through fifth grade. 2411 Heath Road, Macon. Register online, uccmacon.com. 478-475-5012.
6-8:30 p.m. June 12-17.
First Baptist Church of Christ
Theme: Surf Shack. For kids who have completed 3K-grade five. 511 High Place, Macon. Register, 478-742-6485.
9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. June 13-17.
Church Anniversaries
(25 years or more)
Mount Olive Baptist, 145th
The Rev. Abraham Crockett preaching and Lizzie Harrell and Rice Hill Baptist Church as guest. Ga. 96, Jeffersonville. 478-945-3003.
Noon May 22.
Howard Chapel Missionary Baptist, 143rd
Celebration concludes with the Rev. A. Q. Corbett preaching and Lundy Chapel Baptist as guest. 750 Lamar Road N., Macon. 478-745-3607.
1 p.m. May 22.
Griffin Gift Baptist, 132nd
The Rev. Robert Paul preaching. 8424 Old Gordon Road, Dry Branch. 478-743-2372.
1:30 p.m. May 22.
Mount Calvary Baptist Church-Lakeside, 137th
The Rev. Keith Milton preaching. 3010 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. 478-718-9222.
3 p.m. June 5.
Pastors’ Anniversaries
(10 years or more)
Little Bethel Baptist
Celebrating the 14th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Johnny Morgan. Ebenezer Baptist Church as guest. 2722 Lakeview Road, Powersville. 478-746-8847.
2 p.m. May 22.
Little Rogers CME
Celebrating the 20th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Benjamin Tolbert. The Rev. Rufus Whatley preaching. Ga. 74, 9754 Thomaston Road, Macon. 478-935-8156.
2:30 p.m. June 5.
Performances
Heart of Georgia Barbershop Chorus
Come and listen or join in the singing. Christ United Methodist Church choir room, 511 Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. 478-345-7464 or hogchorus@gmail.com.
7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays.
The House of Shekinah Glory
“He Is Greatly To Be Praised,” presented by Barbara Whitehead Ministries. 3752 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon. 478-775-5758.
6 p.m. (doors open) May 21.
Greater New Hope Baptist Church
The Male Choir celebrating their choir anniversary. All male choirs invited. 9010 U.S. 129, Dry Branch. 478-945-3820.
3 p.m. May 22.
New Renaissance Memorial Baptist
Musical celebration. Various choirs and featuring Total Praise. 1175 Cordele Ave., Macon. 478-464-0233.
4 p.m. May 22.
Friendship Baptist Church
Fifth Sunday gospel sing. Featuring Vessels of Praise. 3139 Friendship Church Road (off U.S. 129), Dry Branch. The Rev. Carter, 478-731-5009.
6 p.m. May 29.
South Georgia Quartet
Sandy Valley Baptist Church, 1124 S. Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins. Love offering. 478-953-4328.
6:30 p.m. May 29.
St. Joseph Catholic Church Free Concerts
Land of Lakes Choirboys from Minnesota. 830 Poplar St., Macon. 478-745-1631. www.stjosephmacon.com.
7:30 p.m. June 17.
Greater Zion Hill Baptist
Musical celebration featuring the Ministers of Praise, New Beginning Male Choir, Box Ministry, and the Renewed Gospel Singers. 2656 Napier Ave. at Dr. Walter L. Glover Jr. Way, Macon. 478-394-2383.
5 p.m. June 18.
Music and the Arts at Vineville
The Annie Moses Band. $10.
4 p.m. June 26.
Vineville Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon. 478-745-3331.
Calvary Community Chapel Fourth Sunday Night Sings
Singers and groups invited to sing. Food served afterward. 5483 Columbus Road, Macon. 478-808-1604.
6 p.m. the fourth Sunday of each month.
Songsmen Quartet Open Rehearsal and Sing-A-Long
Come and participate in group singing, duets and solos. Light refreshments served. Bring your favorite sound tracks and books. Free. Bill Hardin Music, 4661 Chambers Road, Macon. 478-737-1520.
6:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month.
Special Services
New Beginning Missionary Baptist
Women’s Day Affair program, with Evangelist Bessie Perkins preaching. Purple is the adorned color. 562 May Ave., Macon. 478-951-2443.
9 a.m. May 22.
St. Luke Baptist
Family and friends day, followed by activities on the church grounds. 1180 Haywood Road, Macon. 478-746-1451.
11 a.m. May 22.
Greater Little Rock Baptist Church
Women’s day program. Please wear pink and/or white. 2046 Felton Ave., Macon. 478-743-5616.
2:30 p.m. May 22.
Stubbs Chapel Missionary Baptist
Church anniversary celebration, with Pastor Stephen Summerow preaching and Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist as guest. 2230 Barnes Ferry Road, Macon. 478-785-0086.
2:30 p.m. May 22.
St. Luke AME Church
The Usher and Stewardess Boards present “If This Hat Could Talk.” 2056 Mason St., Macon. 478-781-0460.
3 p.m. May 22.
Community fun day with free food, drinks and games for all ages. Prizes and gift cards to give away. In the parking lot across from St. Luke AME, 2056 Mason St., Macon. 478-781-0460.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 28.
Greater Ross Street Baptist Church
Deacon ordination service for Herb Dudley. 1587 Wellworth Ave., Macon. 478-719-6666.
3 p.m. May 22.
Destiny Christian Church
Fourth Friday Night Deliverance and Praise service, with Prophetess Dorothy Carter speaking. 1034 Gray Highway, Macon. 478-731-9948.
7 p.m. May 27.
Smith Chapel Baptist Church
Family and friends day.
Noon May 28.
Youth service. The Rev. Colby McKenzie preaching. 6464 Hopewell Road, Musella. 478-741-5987.
11 a.m. May 29.
Bethel AME Church
Retirement celebration for the Rev. Nathaniel Holts. 3607 Earl St., Macon. 478-474-9128.
1 p.m. May 28.
Faith Bible Church
Fifth Sunday service, Best Western Conference Room, 2400 Riverside Drive, Macon. 478-935-3649.
11 a.m. May 29.
Flagg Chapel Baptist
Fifth Sunday service featuring the Flagg Chapel’s Children’s Church, the Cherub Choir, and special guest Ventriloquist Tawanna Kelly. 400 West Franklin St., Milledgeville.
11 a.m. May 29.
Cornerstone of Praise Church
Men’s day program, with Elder Jarvis Adside preaching. 3495 O’Hara Drive S., Macon. 478-745-7001.
11 a.m. May 29.
Houston Mount Zion Missionary Baptist
Fifth Sunday fellowship service. Pastor Jerome Johnson preaching. Ga. 96, Bonaire. 478-987-0177.
2 p.m. May 29.
White Chapel Ame Church
Women’s day program, with Bettye B. Williams speaking. Old Ga. 11, Round Oak. 478-986-4281.
3 p.m. May 29.
Faith First Church
Family and friends day program, with Pastor Marvin Colbert preaching and Bethel AME as guest. 3357 Rice Mill Road, Macon. 478-477-9514.
3 p.m. May 29.
Greater Faith Revelational Outreach Ministries
Family and friends day celebration. 1501 Ga. 22 E., Haddock. 478-456-9996.
3 p.m. May 29.
Howard Chapel Baptist
Wear your apron for the apron program sponsored by the missions department. 750 Lamar Road, Macon. 478-745-3607.
11 a.m. June 4.
Union Baptist Church
Youth day program, with the Rev. Christopher McClain preaching. 1137 Kitchens St., Macon. 478-746-9155.
11 a.m. June 5.
Mount Gilgal Missionary Baptist
Men’s and women’s day program. The Rev. C. L. Cason preaching. 5199 Old Gordon Road, Dry Branch. 478-742-9446.
2 p.m. June 5.
Revivals/Homecomings
Calvary Community Chapel
Revival, with recording artist and Evangelist “Big Mo” and recording artist and Evangelist Tim Hicks and Family. 5483 Columbus Road, Macon. 478-405-7940.
11 a.m. and 6 p.m. May 22 and 7 p.m. May 23-27.
Greater Vineville Baptist
Homecoming, with Pastor Dexter Jordan preaching and Stone Creek Baptist as guest. 850 Armory Drive, Macon. 478-746-5861.
2:30 p.m. May 22.
Faith First Church
Revival, with the Rev. Marva Cleveland preaching May 25 and Grant Chapel AME as guest. Pastor Charlie Hicks II on May 26 and Greater Allen Temple AME as guest. Pastor Clifford Little on May 27 and Greens Tabernacle Missionary Baptist as guest. 3357 Rice Mill Road, Macon. 478-477-9514.
7 p.m. May 25-27.
St. Luke Baptist
Revival, with the Rev. Colby McKenzie preaching May 31 and Oak Grove Baptist as guest. The Rev. Forrest Dickey on June 1 and Stonefield AME as guest. The Rev. Bryant Raines on June 2 and New Pilgrim Baptist as guest. The Rev. I.E. Mack on June 3 and Unionville Baptist as guest. 1180 Haywood Road, Macon. 478-746-1451.
7 p.m. May 31-June 3.
Power For Life Ministries
Revival, with Apostle Jerry L. Marks preaching. 220 Ga. 49 N., Byron.
7 p.m. May 31-June 1.
Greater Ross Street Baptist Church
Revival, with the Rev. Moore. 1587 Wellworth Ave., Macon. 478-719-6666.
7:30 p.m. June 1-3.
Open Bible Tabernacle Baptist Church
Homecoming, with Sharron Kay King in concert and Evangelist Donnie Pollard preaching, followed by lunch in the social hall.
10:30 a.m. (concert) and 11:30 a.m. (service) June 5.
Revival, with Evangelist Pollard. 6490 Sandy Point Road, Lizella. 478-935-8163.
7 p.m. June 6-8.
Mount Lebanon Baptist
Revival, with the Rev. T. C. Boone preaching. 3805 Bloomfield Drive, Macon. 478-784-9804.
7 p.m. June 13-15.
Workshops/Other Events
Centerville United Methodist Women Purse Ministry
Asking friends to donate used purses in good condition. These purses will be filled with toiletries, feminine products and beauty items, and will be given to women who are homeless and others who are in need. Purses may be dropped off at Centerville United Methodist Church, 600 N. Houston Lake Blvd., Centerville; or Northview United Methodist Church, 205 Galahad Drive, Warner Robins. Call Carrie, 478-396-2201; or Sara, 478-953-5387.
Music and the Arts Presents: Art Exhibit by Father-Daughter, Tim and Sarah Tinsley Parker
Vineville United Methodist Church, 2495 Vineville Ave., Macon. 478-745-3331.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday during May.
Golf Classic Benefit for East Macon Community Development
Sponsored by Mount Moriah Baptist Church. Event held at Bowden Golf Course, 3111 Millerfield Road, Macon. Pre-registration, $75 and onsite $85. Entry fee includes cart, green fees, prizes, food and awards. 478-745-1890.
7:30 a.m. (registration), 8:30 a.m. (tee time) May 21.
Parking Lot Yard Sale
Sponsored by the Ministry of Hope women’s ministry. Across from Kroger’s, Hartley Bridge Road, Macon. 478-973-2692.
7:30 a.m. May 21.
One Day/All Day WE Retreat
Theme: Become A Woman of God. Breakfast and registration, 8-8:30 a.m.; meditation, 8:45 a.m. Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, 2046 Felton Ave., Macon. Registration, $15-$20 and includes meals and retreat necessities. 478-743-5616.
8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 21.
Swift Creek Baptist Health Fair
Hospice staff members also available. 4354 Jeffersonville Road, Macon. 478-746-8870.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 21.
SonStruck Theater Camp
Instructed by Paula Johns for middle and high school students with class in improvisation, character building, writing, voice and discussion. Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. and lunch is provided. 257 Gunn Road, Warner Robins. Free. Register between 9 a.m.-1 p.m. by May 25. 478-953-7246.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 31-June 3.
Apostolic Church of Promise Annual Pentecost Convening Sessions
Temple of God ACOP, 3015 Churchill St., Macon. Bishop Rufus Sanders speaking June 5 at 11 a.m. 478-742-2844.
10 a.m. and 7 p.m. June 1-10 (6 a.m. prayer and tarring starting June 2), 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. June 5.
Prayer Breakfast
Beulahland Bible, 1010 Newberg Ave., Macon. Free. 478-361-0478.
9:30 a.m. June 4.
Free Basketball Camp
Seventh-day Adventist Church, 640 Wimbish Road, Macon. Free T-shirt. Registration, 8 a.m. June 6. Ages: 9-13. 478-477-4400 or Coach Dempsey, 423-667-5420.
8:30-11:30 a.m. June 6-9.
Summer Enrichment Academy
Warner Robins CME Church, 200 Othal H. Lakey Circle, Warner Robins. Registration: $40 for one child; $20 for each additional child. Weekly tuition: $75 for one child; $50 for each additional. 478-923-6326 to register.
June 6-July 22.
Ladies Laughing & Loving The Lord Conference and Children’s Conference G.L.O.W.
Theme: Pure Heart, Pure Life featuring Kay Dekalb Smith. Stone Creek Baptist Church, 854 Riggins Mill Road, Dry Branch. Registration fee includes lunch on July 23. Early registration of $20 ends June 15. $30 after June 15. Will have a nursing room, door prizes and limited number of T-shirts. For more information call Debbie Coleman, 478-335-6079 or dcolemus@msn.com.
Early registration ends June 15. 6 p.m. (Check-in and registration), 7-9:30 p.m. (Session 1) July 22; 8:30 a.m. (Check-in and registration), 9-11:30 a.m. (Session 2 followed by lunch), 12:30-3 p.m. (Session 3) July 23.
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Association
Congress of Christian Education sessions. Evergreen Baptist Church, 5221 Nesbit Drive, Macon. Dorothy, 478-474-8742.
7 p.m. (musical) June 15, 3 p.m. (sessions) June 16-17.
Summer Enrichment Camp
Enroll your child for four weeks of reading using Bible stories. Also engaged in art, recreation and field trips. Bethel CME Church, 1668 Pio Nono Ave., Macon. Registration, $45 per week. Funds are available for those who qualify. 478-746-8087 or 478-405-0216.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 20-July 15.
Women of Vision Summit “Inspiring & Empowering Women”
All welcome. Power For Life Ministry, 220 Ga. 49 North, Byron. 478-973-6002. powerforlifeministries@yahoo.com.
10 a.m. the first Saturday of each month.
Church Trips
Experience Israel Now
Trip to Israel with Pastor Andy Cook. For more information, visit www.experienceisraelnow.com or 478-954-3885.
Hiking trip: May 29-June 9.
Shopping Trip to St. Augustine, Florida
Sponsored by The Progressive Women of St. Luke Baptist Church. For more information and cost of trip, 478-743-9644, 478-745-7366 or 478-746-1451.
July 28-30.
Atlanta Married Couple’s Weekend Retreat
Hosted by Covenant Life Cathedral Church’s Covenant Couple’s Ministry. The Le Meridien Perimeter Hotel, Atlanta. Cost: $386 per couple ($120 non-refundable registration fee included.) For more information, Marquita Hawkins, 478-737-1063 or Marq7654@aol.com for registration and booking information.
Oct. 14-16.
Outreaches
Bethany Baptist Church Clothing Bank
365 Pea Ridge Road, Bolingbroke. 478-974-0002.
9-11 a.m. Monday.
Food Crisis Closet
First Baptist Church of Christ, 511 High Place, Macon. 478-742-6485.
10 a.m.-noon the fourth Monday of each month.
Open Doors Mission Closet
Centerville Methodist Church, 600 N. Houston Lake Blvd., Centerville. 478-396-2201 or 478-953-3030.
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday.
Samaritan’s Closet
Gently new and used clothing for the family. 1026 Ball St., Perry. 478-244-6199.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
Treasures in the Barn
May specials include a bag of clothes for $5 and half price shoes and books. Christ The Redeemer Anglican Church, 2815 U.S. 41 North, Fort Valley. Joan, 478-953-9822.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.
Children’s Clothing
For children up to age 6. Family Advancement Ministries, 570 High Place, Macon. Call 478-745-7165 for appointments.
Clothing Ministry
Free clothes to those in need. Heritage at Houston United Methodist Church, 4116 Houston Ave., Macon. 478-747-3083.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month.
Food Bank
Greater Ross Street Baptist Church, 1587 Wellworth Ave., Macon. 478-228-6792.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month.
Food Bank
Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, 2046 Felton Ave., Macon. 478-743-5616 or email glrbc@cbi.mgacoxmail.com.
11 a.m.-noon the fourth Saturday of each month.
Food Bank
Greater Ross Street Baptist Church, 1587 Wellworth Ave., Macon. 478-228-6792.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month.
St. Christopher’s Attic Treasures
Housewares, clothing and more. 1209 Macon Road, Perry. 478-397-4219.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
Bethel Ame Church Food Bank
3607 Earl St., Macon. 478-474-9128.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.
Soup Kitchen Ministry
Will pick up and drop off those who would like to come from Loaves and Fishes Ministry and welcome anyone in the community. St. Peter Missionary Baptist, 1361 Fort Hill St., Macon. 478-750-0921.
Noon-1 p.m. third and fourth Tuesday.
This story was originally published May 20, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "Praise Dates."